St. Simon Catholic Parish Weekly Bulletin St. Simon Catholic Parish fosters Christ-centered discipleship through life long spiritual formation, open sharing of our gifts, and active participation in our church, schools, and greater community. Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2014 Upcoming Activities St. Simon Advent Celebration: Simbang Gabi (Night Mass) 6:30pm, Monday and Tuesday, December 22-23 St. Simon Auction News Pleasedon'tforgettoRSVPby January 15. Christmas Eve Seating Elderly and disabled parishionerswhowillbeattendingthe3:00pm or5:00pmMassesonChristmasEvepleasenote...Because of the limited space, be sure to arrive very early—no less than 45 minutes prior to Mass suggested—to be sure of a seat. Wedding Anniversary Mass Wearestillinneedofmore sponsors and donations to maketheauctionasuccess. Pleasedownloadadonationform fromthewebsiteathttp:// parish.stsimon.org/auctionand returnittotheparishof ice. Wearealsoinneedofmore volunteers.Formore information,pleasecontactKerry [email protected]. We are inviting newlywed couples! (Celebrating 5th year or less) BishopPatrickJ.McGrathwouldliketoinviteallcouplescelebratingtheir 5th (or less), 25th, 40th and 50th (or more)WeddingAnniversaries in2015toparticipateinourAnnualWeddingAnniversaryMassatthe CathedralBasilicaofSaintJosephindowntownSanJose.February 14 at 2:00pmatSt.JosephCathedralAshortreceptionwillfollowafter.Each couplewillalsoreceiveacerti icatesignedbytheBishop. Ways to register to the Wedding Anniversary Celebration… www.dsj.org/weddinganniversarymass.Or illoutaregistrationform foundintheValleyCatholicNewspaper.Pre-registration is required by January 30. Doors open at 12:30pm, seating is limited. CallSylvia [email protected]‐983‐0128formoreinformation. Today’s Readings First Reading — I will fix a place for my people. (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Second Reading — To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). Gospel — Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. St. Simon Catholic Parish 1860 Grant Road Los Altos, CA 94024 T: 650-967-8311 F: 650-967-8876 St. Simon Parish School 1840 Grant Road Los Altos, CA 94024 650-968-9952 www.stsimon.org Parish Directory From the Desk of the Pastor Office Hours: M—F 9:00am to 5:00pm Office Phone: 650-967-8311 24 HourEmergency:408-982-2061 Pastor Rev. V. Warwick James [email protected] Ext 17 Parochial Vicars Rev. Noel Sanvicente Ext 18 [email protected] Rev. Mendie Nguyen [email protected] Ext 19 Rev. Michael Burns, Retired Ext 20 Liturgy Suzanne Fitzgerald, Dir. of Liturgy [email protected] Ext 21 Amy Stacke, Music Coordinator [email protected] Rectory Office Joan Mibach, Business Manager [email protected] Ext 16 Lyn Patton, Admin. Assistant [email protected] Ext 10 Darcy Yaley, Bulletin Editor [email protected] Ext 22 Brenda Moceyunas, Welcome Min. [email protected] Ext 11 Matt Wagner, Tech. Ministry Coor. [email protected] Ext 10 Faith Formation Sr Rebecca Shinas, ASF & RCIA [email protected] Ext 13 Vacant, Director Catechetical Min. [email protected] Ext 32 Vacant, Director Youth Ministry [email protected] Ext 31 Rachele Warner, Confirmation Coor. [email protected] Ext 27 Angela Johnson/Melissa Powell, PSR [email protected] Ext 32 Facilities Victor Ramirez, Facilities Manager [email protected] Ext 24 Juan Navarro, Facilities [email protected] Ext 24 Saint Simon Parish School Steve Rummell, Principal [email protected] Page 2 Advent Blessings, Fr. Warwick School and Rectory Offices Closed Liturgical Celebrations TheSchoolof iceclosedDecember 19,andtheRectory of icewillclosebeginningDecember 24.Bothof iceswill reopenaftertheChristmasholidayonJanuary 5.Havea MerryChristmas! Retirement Fund for Religious Thankyou!“Wecancertainlycallyoufriendsbecauseofthewayyoucare forourretiredmembers,”writesareligiousbrother.Yourgifttolast week’scollectionfortheRetirementFundforReligiousbene itssome 35,000seniorsisters,brothersandreligiousorderpriests.MayGodbless youforyourgenerosity! Sanctuary Cross and Corpus Project Update KennyHottofCrossmemberCrossesinKingWilliam,VAmadethecross. WelookforwardtoitsplacementinthesanctuarybeforeChristmas. AstotheCorpus,weengagedtheservicesofInspiredArtisans,Ltd.from Milwaukee,WI.Wewillpresenttwodesignstobevotedonbythe communityintheupcomingmonths.Themostfavoredcorpuswillthen befabricatedand inditspermanenthomeontheCrosshopefullybefore Easter2015. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Breaks over Christmas MerryChristmas!TherewillbeapauseoverChristmasvacation. AdorationwillresumeJanuary 6.Thankyoutoallthefaithfuladorersthis year,andtoFrs.Warwick,NoelandMendieforcomingeveryweekto leadBenedictionat3:30pm.ThankyoualsotoJudyChinwhosetsupin themorning,andaspecialthankyoutoournewestparticipantsin Adoration—thealtarserverswhocomefaithfullyeachweektohelpwith Benediction,underthedirectionofFr.Mendie. We are in need of adorers in the noon, 1:00 and 2:00pm hours. Please consider signing up as a regular for the half hour. Thank you. ContactMichele650‐814‐[email protected]. Welcome! PleasejoinmeinwelcomingTony Eriasasournewmusicdirectorforthe Saturday5:00pmMassaswellasSunday5:00pm.Ifyouareatoneof theseMasstimes,pleasetaketheopportunitytogoupandintroduce yourself.Tonyisveryapproachableandfuntobearound.Ifyouhavea desiretojoinoneofthemusicgroups,DON'Thesitatetopopin.Tony workswithwellwithyoungpeopleaswellastheyoung¦wannabies.¦ Welcome,Tony! ~Suzanne Fitzgerald, Director of Liturgy Walk for Life West Coast January 24 willmarkthe11thAnniversaryoftheWalkforLifeWest CoastinSanFrancisco.Thiseventhashelpedtorevivifythepro‐life movementontheWestCoast!Pleasesavethedate.TheWalkwillbeginat theCivicCenterPlazaat12:30pmandaftertheRally,willproceeddown MarketSt.toJustinHermanPlaza.BeforetheWalk,Archbishop Cordileonewelcomesyoutomassat9:30amatSt.Mary’sCathedral. Pleasevisitwww.walkforlifewc.comforfurtherinformation. MASSES Daily Mass - Monday—Friday 6:30am and 8:30am Weekend Mass Saturday 8:30am, 5:00pm (Sun. Observance) Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:15am, and 5:00pm. 10:30am for Forum Residents Holy Days of Obligation 6:30am, 8:30am, and 6:30pm School Masses 8:30am 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month during the school year. DEVOTIONS Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays from 9:00am to 3:30pm in the chapel. SACRAMENTS RCIA Youth and adults interested in exploring the Catholic Faith or completing the Sacraments of initiation, please call 650-967-8311. Baptism Infant baptism is celebrated upon completion of our parish Baptism Preparation Program. Generally celebrated during Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. For more information contact a parish priest at the rectory, 650-967-8311. Reconciliation 4:00pm Saturdays or by appointment, 650-967-8311 Marriage Couples must complete Marriage Preparation. Contact a parish priest to make arrangements at least six months prior to the date of marriage, at 650-967-8311. Sacrament of the Sick Ministers can bring communion or, anointing can be arranged, for parishioners who are ill, home-bound or in the hospital. For more information please contact the Rectory office, 650-967-8311. Saints and Special Observances Wed: Vigil of Christmas Thur: Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Fri: First Day of Kwanzaa Next Week’s Gospel Readings Mon: Lk 1:46-56 Tue: Lk 1:57-66 Wed: Lk 1:67-79 Thu: Jn 1:1-18 Fri: Mt 10:17-22 Sat: Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Sun: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:22-40 Page 3 Outreach & Social Justice Adult Faith Formation Society of St. Vincent de Paul Men’s/Women’s Spirituality MOPS Mothers of PreSchoolers Thankyouforyourhelpwiththe GivingTree2014. Men’smeetsthe1st,3rdand5th; andWomen’smeetsonthe2nd and4thSaturdayofeverymonth from7:30‐8:30amintheRectory ConferenceRoom. Men:DaveLipscombat [email protected]. Wemeetthesecond Tuesday of the month,9:15am‐11:15am. SimonRoom.Babysitting provided.CouragetoBe Generous.Contacts: KristinaKillian [email protected] andKatyJelley [email protected]. Sacred Heart Outreach Holiday Help Needed ChristmasToyDistribution, Monday,December 22, 8:00am‐12:00noon Thankyoutothewonderful peopleofSt.Simonwhohave generouslysharedtheirtimeand talentsoverthepastfewmonths atSacredHeart.Youhavehelped tomakeboththeThanksgiving andChristmasHolidaysmore meaningfulforthousandsoflow incomeandhomelesspeople.You havehelpedregister,distribute, sortgroceries,bagfruit& vegetables,clothesandtoys.Your supportandenthusiasmforthis projectremainssteadfastandis greatlyappreciated.Our wonderfulparishionersinclude; AnaAgan,MariaAllo,Donna Antosiak,MaryBaumel,Beth Conner,LorraineCroft,Donna Daly,DorisDeFranco,Herband StephenGebhart,LeaandKevin Gottlieb,JoanneHalsey,Margo Isola,CherylKealey,DianaLloyd, RogerMakin,SueMarrion, NerissaMartinez,JoanMorris, ThereseNagi,PennyOsorio,Carol Petersen,DebbiePeterson,Gloria Ramos,MariaSchmitt,Amyand DerekStacke,JaneSwankand EileenThornberry. Women: [email protected]. Wednesday Bible Sharing OurnextmeetingwillbeinSimon Roomafterthe8:30amMass. Pleasejoinusthenaswe continuetoshareandlearnabout theOldTestament. Thursday Faith Sharing WemeetintheSimonRoom Thursdaysfrom7:00‐8:15am.For moreinformationcontactJean Rousseauat650‐964‐0374.We goovertheScripturesforthe followingSunday. The Chinese Bible Study Group Wemeetonthe1stand3rd Fridayofeachmonthinthe RectoryConferenceRoomfrom 10:00‐11:30am.JohnYuat 650‐625‐8816. Prayer Shawl Ministry Doyouknowanyonewhocould bene itfrombeingwrappedina prayershawl?BonnieGebhart, [email protected],or 650‐387‐9001. Cancer Healing OurfaithinGodbringsus together.Welcomingnewly diagnosedaswellaslongtime cancersurvivors.Ournext meetingisonJanuary 9 inthe ConventChapel10:00am‐ 12:00noon.KeethCourpetat 408‐733‐1110. Page 4 St. Simon Soul Sisters January 14.Throughscripture, prayer,sharingandre lection,we haveinvitedMary,ourHeavenly Mother,tostepdownfromher pedestalandbewithusevery2nd WednesdaythroughAprilto sharewithusherchallenges,pain andjoythroughherdifferentlife roles.January will focus on Mary in Mary as Empty Nester.All arewelcome!ContactAliceNgat [email protected] questions. Coming this Lent... TheGreatAdventure:AQuick JourneyThroughtheBible 8‐weekseriesofvideo‐ watchingandsmallgroupshar‐ ing narratedandpresentedbyJeff Cavins,anationallyrecognized speaker coverssalvationhistoryfrom beginningtoend begintounderstandtheBible, developgreaterunderstanding foryourfaith,deeperexperi‐ enceofthesacraments,anda closer relationshiptoChrist. SeriesbeginsFebruary 22. Fourchoiceofmeetingtimes: Sundays10:05‐11:05am Mondays7:00‐8:30pm Tuesdays1:00‐2:30pm Thursdays9:30‐11:00am RegistrationwilloccurinJanuary. Discernment Retreat for Men January 16-18, 2015 One Warm Coat Collection January 1- 31Startsaving yourcoats,jackets,sweats,hats& gloves.Collectionboxeswillbein SpooncerHall.Coatswillbegiven toHOPE,CatholicCharities& MountainViewSocialServices. Yourgenerousdonationswill helpprovideawarmerwinterfor yourneighborsinneed. Consideringavocationtothe priesthood?Findoutmoreabout howtodiscernGod’swillinyour lifeattheMen’sDiscernment Weekend.WHEN:Friday,January 16 atNoontoSunday,January 18 at1:00pm,Allmealsandlodging areprovided.WHERE:St. Patrick’sSeminary&University, 320Middle ieldRd,MenloPark, CA94025.RegistrationDeadline: January 9.Mustbeasingle male,21yearsorolderand sponsoredbyapriestor recommendedbyFr.JoeKim, DioceseofSanJose’sDirectorof Vocations.ContactFr.JoeKimat [email protected] informationaboutregisteringfor thisretreat. PAID Stanford Mother/Daughter Study The Department of Psychology at Stanford University is seeking mothers with epis odes of depression and their 10- to 14- year -old daughters for a research study on how they think and process emotional information. $40/hour. Participants must be U.S. citizen or green card holder, read and speak English fluently and have no immediate plans to leave the Bay Area. 650-723-0804 or [email protected] Refer to “Mother/Daughter Study” Discernment Retreat for Women January 31-February 1 Thisdiscernmentretreatisfor womenages18‐35.Theretreat willbecenteredinthepathof discernment–theprocessof listeningtothewaysGodis callingyouandlearninghowto makelifechoices.Thiswillbeput oninEnglishandSpanishin collaborationwiththeOf iceof HispanicApostolate,Oblate SistersofJesusthePriestand otherlocalreligiousorders. January 31,8:30am–February 1:3:30pm.PresentationCenter, 19480BearCreekRd.,LosGatos, CA.Donation:$25,Sponsoredby: DioceseofSanJosé ,Facilitated by:Sr.SarahPostlethwaite,VDMF &Sr.ZulmaEsquivel,VDMF.For moreinformationcontactSandra Torresat408‐983‐0112or AdrianaValenzuelaat408‐983‐ 0124. AboutONEWARMCOAT‐The organizationstartedin1992in SanFrancisco.Togetherwith volunteerpartnerslikeSt.Simon theyhavegivenawaycloseto4 millioncoatssofar!Any questionscontactCarolGerughty [email protected]. Vallombrosa Opening Conference&RetreatCenterin MenloPark,whichisownedby ArchdioceseofSanFrancisco,is lookingtohireanOperations Director.Thepositioninvolves assistingtheDirectorwith policies,procedures, organization,decisions, supervisionandadministration involvedwiththedaily operationsoftheCenter.Send resumeto [email protected]. Welcome! Ourwarmestwelcometoallwhocelebratewithus,whetherlongtimeparishioners,newlyarrivedintheparishorvisitor! WethankGodforyou.Ifyouarenotregisteredorhaveachangeofaddressorphonenumber,please illoutthisformand placeinthecollectionbasketormailto/dropoffattheparishof ice.Registrationformsmaybefoundinthemainvestibule ormaybedownloadedatwww.stsimon.org.Formoreinformationregardingregistration,orSt.SimonParish’sministries andorganizationscontactBrendaMoceyunasat650‐967‐[email protected]. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address, City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number / Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ( ) New Parishioner ( ) New Phone Number ( ) New Address ( ) Moving—Remove from list ( ) New Email Address ( ) Please Send Contribution Envelopes Page 5 Mass Intentions for December 20/21 Sat.,Dec.20 Sun.,Dec.21 Please pray for our sick, homebound, those with special prayer needs, and all the sick of our parish. With permission we publish the names of those who request special prayers. Names will appear in this section of our bulletin for three weeks. If you wish to have your name left on or included please call 650-967-8311. RichardAnderson BobBillingsley CatherineBruck ChristineBrugnoli WilliamBrugnoli LaurenCarse BettyClarke RonEssary ErnstGamma LouiseGravino PeterGrif iths NelsonGuiab ConnieHall PaulHanley JenniferHusni JudyHurley Gary Jochims JimLisius LisaMcBride RitaMcDevitt Gary McLain NinaMissman TillieMoore EmmaNapoli PatriciaPelger FrankRanuro Anne&JoeSchram BillScott TimShane SharynSkudneski SherronSmith GuadalupeThidemann Christine Toulouse AlmaTripidi MaryVieira SunnyWarren ClaireWaski HopeWatson JohnWebb 8:30am StaseStrimaitis Fr.Mendie 5:00pm Sp.Int.ofPatDeppmeier Fr.Noel 7:30am Sp.Int.ofCasalegno‐Kramer Fr.Warwick 9:00am TheCelli&PappaletteraFamiliesFr.Warwick 10:30am *PPI@TheForum Fr.Noel 11:15am TheLouFontanaFamily Fr.Mendie 5:00pm WilliamF.Lynch Fr.Mendie Mon.,Dec.22 6:30am TomMarren Msgr.Mike 8:30am SueBeale Fr.Mendie Tues.,Dec.23 6:30am June&GaetanoGiurlani Fr.Mendie 8:30am PaulineRunnels Fr.Noel Wed.,Dec.24 3:00pm JuanitaAdams Fr.Noel ChristmasEve 5:00pm FortheSt.SimonParishioners Fr.Mendie 12:00midnight AlbertRivera Fr.Warwick Thur.,Dec.25 8:00am Walter&PaulO’Neill Fr.Noel Christmas 10:00am Sp.Int.oftheTeresaTsaiFamily Fr.Mendie 10:30am *PPI@TheForum Fr.Mike 12:00noon St.SimonParishioners Fr.Warwick Fri.,Dec.26 6:30am EllenMellett Fr.Warwick 8:30am LeonPothin Fr.Warwick Sat.,Dec.27 8:30am MargotAdam Fr.Warwick 5:00pm JosephLong Fr.Mendie Sun.,Dec.28 7:30am TheMarchettiFamily Fr.Noel 9:00am Sp.Int.ofChristopherChang Fr.Mendie 10:30am *PPI@TheForum Fr.Mike 11:15am The Netherton Family Fr.Warwick 5:00pm AnnetteLangner Fr.Warwick *PPI=Priest’sPersonalIntention. Pleaseprayforthereposeofthesoulswho’vediedthisweek. Sharing the Gifts of Treasure—Thank you! Following is the budgeted and actual money received from Sunday and Holy Day collections: as of December 7, 2014.Duetotheholiday scheduleofwhenbulletinsaredue,thesenumbershavenotbeen updated. YTD Budgeted YTD Collected YTD Variance $464,946. $427,497. ($37,449.) AnynegativeamountintheYearToDateVariancemayhavean affectontheparishnotreachingour inancial goalsthisyear. Joinover200fellowparishionerswhonowen‐ joytheconvenienceofsafe,secureandeasy PLG Cash Calendar Update Our$100weeklywinneris:M. Margarelli.Congratulations! Page 6 Ticketsare$10eachandsupportparishministries, facilitiesandoutreach.Raf leticketsmaybepurchased atourparishandschoolof icesastherearestillmany opportunitiestowinthisschoolyear:(2)$250,(6) $500 and(16)$100inprizes!Thankyou. 513446 St. Simon Los Altos, CA (650) 967-8311 Contact Person: Darcy Yaley (Monday - Friday) Back-up contact: Joan Mibach, Business Manager
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